laisser tomber quelqu’un

let someone down

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phrase Uncommon #17,967

let someone down Can also mean “abandon someone.” Without an object, laisser tomber can mean “give up” or “don’t give up,” depending on context.

FR: Il ne faut pas laisser tomber quelqu’un qui compte sur vous.

EN: You mustn’t let someone down when they’re counting on you.